In honor of the late rapper's birthday on Wednesday and Diddy's high-profile criminal trial, let's take a look at how the two music icons got involved.

Biggie Smalls (who later changed his name to The Notorious B.I.G.) chose to pursue music, which ended up paying off in a big way. “Big Poppa” was the second single released from his 1994 debut ...

“Big Poppa.” At the tail end of the second verse, Biggie Smalls vividly describes the closing time portion of a typical club night shortly before he slides to the crib to dig into some rib ...

While Tupac left detailed instructions for Powamakka Cafe, Biggie left his words. The tribute carries on this evening with Big Poppa’s Afterparty, a Biggie-themed concert art show will happen at ...

Biggie’s star continued to rise as he collaborated ... Then you have Big becoming ‘Big Poppa.’ He’s now got that style and pizzazz, and he’s in the clubs and the girls are loving him.

Also notice B1 named his song Big Daddy…..Biggie named his alter ego Big Poppa. I know some of you can have s### under your noses and not smell it but that’s not going to change the fact that ...

are the countries that listen to Biggie’s music the most. “Hypnotize” is the No. 1 most listened to Notorious B.I.G. song on Spotify. West coast listeners stream “Big Poppa” more than ...

“My experiences with the Biggie Smalls team turned abominable ... shortly after the release of Hays and Frank White’s “Big Poppa (House Mix).” As Diddy complained about the song not ...

“One More Chance/Stay With Me,” “Big Poppa/Warning” and “Juicy/Unbelievable.” Biggie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.

Against the backdrop of a volatile minefield of circumstances and emotions, Biggie lightened the mood ... very few records where a vulnerable Big Poppa sheds his playa image to admit being played ...

Biggie was known for his hits Big Poppa, Juicy, Mo Money Mo Problems and more. Voletta carried on Biggie's legacy throughout the years, overseeing his estate and passing down his wealth to his ...